News from Grand Valley State University

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GVSU in Photos, August 2025: Moving in, multiple kickoffs and an epic celebration

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Sep 2, 2025


Lakers kick off new year with exuberant celebration of GVSU life: 'Embrace it all'

The new welcome event Aug. 22 featured festivities at Lubbers Stadium, a lawn party and more.

Aug 23, 2025


Lakers' pride shines as students begin new year

Hundreds of first-year students arrived at Grand Valley's Valley Campus in Allendale on August 20, with vehicles filled with belongings and family members, ready to move into living centers and begin their journeys as Lakers.

Aug 20, 2025


GVSU's health, well-being initiatives recognized nationally

GVSU is among 70 institutions to receive the Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from a national publication.

Aug 5, 2025


Rowing earns national championship, two Lakers inducted into Hall of Fame

The Women’s Novice team won the national title, the first for GVSU since 2022.

Jun 12, 2025


Changes to August welcome week announced

Laker Kickoff will be a new welcome event for first-year students.

Apr 28, 2025


Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 21, 2025


Q&A with the new director of Student Accessibility Resources

Jayne Fraley-Burgett wants to share her success story and help students gain access to tools that will help them succeed.

Mar 13, 2025



Grand Valley hosts seventh annual Girls of Color Summit

The summit served as a kickoff to Women's History Month events on campus.

Feb 28, 2025